Professional Memberships/Development, Clinics, Coaching Videos

The athletic budget allocates funds for all of these areas and encourages coaches at all levels to pursue any opportunities for improvement. All varsity head coaches are expected to maintain membership in local or state-level organizations and, when appropriate, national organizations. Mentoring assistant coaches on the benefits of memberships and attending conferences is expected.

• Clinics

Clinics

Coaching clinics are considered an important part of staff preparation for coaching and are typically available through professional coaching memberships. Coaches are encouraged to attend clinics on a regular basis in continuance of their professional development. A few points and parameters to consider: 

• Any coach wishing to attend a clinic must contact the athletic department prior to registration. Staff members must secutire time off through their administrator.
• Any travel or food expenses for clinic participation will be reimbursed. Receipts must be turned in.
• Teaching responsibilities will make it impossible for more than two coaches in one grade level or area to be absent on the same school day. The head coach of a particular sport, in conjunction with the athletic director, will determine who will be dismissed if multiple requests occur.
• A tremendous resource available to all MPCS coaches is the coaching staffs of the many colleges and universities in our area. Visiting these campuses for discussions with their coaches and viewing their practice sessions can be a tremendous teaching tool for our coaches.